You are already successful in your career and you are ready to move higher. But, you need to stand out from the crowd. CEOs say there is one critical area that is the secret to success – communication. In this international world, that means English.

Clear and effective communication enhances your professional image. The Centre for Professional and Business Communication (CPBE) helps you build on your already well-developed communication skills and delivers Learning that Lasts!

How will I improve?

You will:
• enhance your confidence and clarity in speaking so that you gain professional credibility and serve your clients and colleagues better
• enhance your conciseness, precision, accuracy and clarity in writing so that you can communicate complex ideas more effectively.

How are CPBE programs different?

Skills you learn at CPBE will last for a longer time because:
1. you will do activities which are similar to the things you need to do at work. This means that you will be able to use your new skills at work immediately.
2. on some programs, you will actually receive coaching while you are at work! This means that you can learn new techniques when you need them most and you can direct your own learning under the private coaching of a specialist. All this without the costs usually associated with this kind of program.
3. you will be able to continue using our service after your course has finished. This means that you won’t forget what you have learned!

What type of programs can I do?

We offer a range of programs including:
• internationally-recognised qualifications from the University of Cambridge that demonstrate you are in the elite of business communicators
• help with persistent grammar or pronunciation issues that damage the impression you make on colleagues and clients.

Who will be my trainer?

To us, quality of teaching is everything. We are a leading centre for teacher training and we all have post-graduate qualifications in training.

Your trainer will:
• be a native speaker or have native speaker proficiency
• have lots of experience of training in Hong Kong
• have a professional or business background
• give you lots of feedback and suggestions of ways you can improve your English.

Can I claim for course fees?

You can claim from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) for CPBE course packages of 90 hours or more. Find out if a course is recognised by the CEF by visiting the CEF website.

For more information on how to apply:
• visit the CEF website: http://www.info.gov.hk/sfaa/cef
• telephone their office: 3142 2277

Do I get a certificate?

If you attend 80% of your course, you will receive a Hong Kong Polytechnic University Certificate of Attendance.

I have some more questions. What should I do?
Click on FAQ for practical information
Call CPBE on: 3400 2732 / 2733 / 2734 OR
Contact us by email: English.CPBE@polyu.edu.hk